The Intern movie: Full cast list explored (2025)

The Intern is a 2015 American comedy-drama film directed, written, and produced by Nancy Meyers. The movie, released by Warner Bros. on September 25, 2015, centers around a 70-year-old widower who becomes a senior intern at a fashion startup.

After his wife dies, retired executive Ben Whittaker is bored with his life. He applies for a senior internship at About The Fit, a fast-growing fashion website, to find purpose and become an invaluable asset.

Initially skeptical, the company's CEO, Jules Ostin, becomes close friends with Ben, who helps her at work and home. He helps Jules overcome her marriage and career issues as they work together, creating a transformative journey for both characters.

The film stars Robert De Niro as Ben Whittaker, a retired executive who becomes a senior intern. Anne Hathaway plays About The Fit CEO Jules Ostin, who is ambitious and overworked. Ben dates the company's in-house massage therapist, Fiona Farwell (Rene Russo). Adam DeVine as Jason and Anders Holm as Matt, Jules's husband, are also notable.

Main cast list of The Intern

1) Robert De Niro as Benjamin "Ben" Whittaker

Robert De Niro, born August 17, 1943, has won two Academy Awards and a Golden Globe. His breakthrough was Mean Streets (1973), and he became famous with roles in The Godfather Part II (1974), Taxi Driver (1976), and Raging Bull (1980).

In The Intern, De Niro plays widowed septuagenarian Ben Whittaker, a tech startup intern. His character is a mix of wit and wisdom, showing his ability to effortlessly add charm and depth.

2) Anne Hathaway as Jules Ostin

Anne Hathaway, born November 12, 1982, is a multi-genre actress. In 2012, Hathaway won an Oscar for playing Fantine in Les Misérables. After The Princess Diaries (2001), she had commercial hits like The Devil Wears Prada (2006).

Hathaway plays Jules Ostin, the entrepreneurial founder of a fast-fashion online company, in The Intern. Jules, as a woman, juggles career and personal issues, showing her vulnerability and strength.

3) Rene Russo as Fiona Farwell

Rene, born February 17, 1954, was a successful fashion model before she turned to acting. Russo rose to international fame in the 1990s with thrillers like Lethal Weapon 3 (1992) and Outbreak (1995). Her Saturn Award-nominated performance in Nightcrawler (2014) earned her praise.

Russo plays Fiona Farwell, a pragmatic senior employee who befriends Ben (Robert De Niro) in The Intern.

4) Anders Holm as Matt

Anders Holm, born May 29, 1981, is an American actor and comedian best known for co-creating the hit comedy series Workaholics (2011–2017). Holm's writing and comedy skills were shown in Neighbors (2014) and Game Over, Man! (2018).

Matt, Jules Ostin's marketing colleague in The Intern, is played by Holm. Matt, a supporting character, adds humor to other roles.

5) Adam DeVine as Jason

Born November 7, 1983, Adam DeVine is a comedian, actor, and producer. The show he co-created, Workaholics (2011–2017), made him famous. DeVine played Kelvin Gemstone in the HBO series The Righteous Gemstones (2019) and Bumper in the Pitch Perfect films.

DeVine plays Jules Ostin's startup's tech-savvy employee, Jason, in The Intern. His comedic timing and charm in the film make the younger employees' interactions funnier.

6) Andrew Rannells as Cameron

Andrew Rannells, born August 23, 1978, is a successful musical and television actor. He was nominated for a Tony for playing Elder Kevin Price in The Book of Mormon (2011). He also appeared in Falsettos (2016) and Hamilton (2015) on Broadway. Rannells starred in The New Normal (2012) and had a recurring role in Girls (2012–2017).

He plays Cameron, Jules's trendy, modern coworker, who contrasts with Ben Whittaker's traditional values in The Intern.

7) Linda Lavin as Patty

Born October 15, 1937, Linda Lavin was an American actress who worked in theater, television, and film. She won Golden Globes and Primetime Emmys for starring in the CBS sitcom Alice (1976–1985). She has played dramatic and comedic roles, including Sean Saves the World and 9JKL. Lavin won a Tony for her role in Broadway Bound (1987).

In The Intern, Lavin plays Patty, a kind, down-to-earth company employee who calms the chaos. Linda passed away on 29 December 2024.

8) Christina Scherer as Becky

Christina Scherer is a TV and film supporting actress from the US. She has appeared in the short film Katie Goes to College (2016) and shows including Grey's Anatomy and CSI: NY.

Scherer's breakthrough role was Becky, Jules Ostin's dedicated assistant, in The Intern. Despite her smaller role, Becky's grounded and relatable perspective is crucial to workplace dynamics.

Supporting characters

Below is the list of supporting characters in The Intern:

• JoJo Kushner as Paige
• Zack Pearlman as Davis
• Jason Orley as Lewis
• Celia Weston as Doris

Additional cast

The additional cast of the movie includes:

• Anthony Amodeo as San Francisco Police Officer (uncredited)
• Elaine Apruzzese as funeral mourner (uncredited)
• Mikaella Ashley as customer service (uncredited)
• Jane Beaird as customer service (uncredited)
• Judy Bennett as hotel patron (uncredited)
• Jasmine Hope Bloch as techie girl (uncredited)
• Paula Blum as hotel guest (uncredited)
• Luke Bogdanski as park kid (uncredited)
• Brad Bong as Creative Designer (uncredited)
• Amelia Brain as a kindergarten teacher (uncredited)
• Frazer Brown as a man on the bench (uncredited)
• Gregory M. Brown as upscale hotel Guest (uncredited)
• Phil Cappadora as businessman (uncredited)

The Intern is available to stream on Prime Video.

Edited by Riya Peter